No need for special funds as opposition reps get the same allocation, MB tells Perak assembly

IPOH: The Perak government does not plan to allocate special funds for opposition assemblymen as the existing allocation of RM300,000 has already been provided to all constituencies, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The Mentri Besar said that the allocations provided for in the budget are managed by several entities, such as the State Secretary’s Office, Perak...

STR recipients consistent in repaying PTPTN loans, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: National Higher Education Loan Fund (PTPTN) borrowers from families who receive Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) aid recorded the highest loan repayments as well as the highest outstanding amounts, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said that as of Oct 31, more than 900,000 borrowers from STR families have...

Melaka bachelor wins RM20.17mil in partial Toto 4D Jackpot

KUALA LUMPUR: A 61 year old bachelor from Melaka became a multi millionaire after a partial win of Toto 4D Jackpot 1 worth RM20.17mil. The retired oil palm estate supervisor won the amount from a total jackpot of RM20.32mil on November 23. “As a Toto fan for almost 30 years, I have dreamed of winning big but...

New role for Tengku Zafrul to be announced on Dec 3, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will announce a new role for Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz on Wednesday (Dec 3). He said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, who completes his second senatorship term on December 2, still has responsibilities to carry out. “He will continue to work under his new...

First ECRL train shipment to arrive in Kuantan by end of December

KUALA LUMPUR: The first shipment of trains for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Malaysia, comprising two Electric Multiple Units (EMU) for passengers and two electric locomotives (E-Loco) for freight, is expected to arrive at Kuantan Port by the end of December. In a joint statement, the project owner, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd...

Barisan to offer transport to boost voter turnout in Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU: Barisan Nasional is providing transportation for locals to cast their ballots in the Sabah state elections on Saturday (Nov 29) to encourage a high voter turnout, said MCA Secretary-General Datuk Chong Sin Woon. Chong said transportation will be provided to pick up voters and bring them to district polling centres to address logistical concerns...

Shamsul Iskandar arrives at MACC HQ to record statement

PUTRAJAYA: Former senior political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters on Friday (Nov 28) to assist in an investigation into allegations that he received bribes from businessman Albert Tei. Shamsul Iskandar arrived at the graft busters' headquarters at about noon to record...

Port Dickson hardest hit by Storm Senyar in Negri Sembilan

SEREMBAN: Port Dickson was the district hardest hit in Negri Sembilan in the aftermath of tropical storm Senyar. A number of properties, especially those fronting the sea, suffered between minor-to-extensive damage due to the storm. A state Fire and Rescue Service Department spokesman said its operations centre first received a distress call from a Petron platform...

Plane crash tragedy left lasting mark on outgoing Shah Alam OCPD

SHAH ALAM: The 2023 plane crash in Shah Alam remains the most deeply impactful moment in the career of former Shah Alam OCPD Senior Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, who described the tragedy as one that left a lasting mark on him as a district police chief. Reflecting on the incident during the handing over ceremony...

MyDigital ID required as sign-in method for MyJPJ app users aged 18+ from Feb 1, 2026

PETALING JAYA: MyDigital ID will be the sole sign-in method for MyJPJ app users aged 18 and above starting Feb 1, 2026. The Road Transport Department (RTD) announced yesterday (Nov 27) that MyDigital ID will replace the existing login method for Malaysian users aged 18 and above. Users aged below 18 and MyPR card holders will still be able to...